Introduction
BS English (Applied Linguistics) is a four-year degree program that has been designed with a special focus on advancing academic and professional development of students who want to gain knowledge of applied linguistics and apply it to practical problems related to language in use and language teaching. With an emphasis on developing skills and knowledge that can be utilized in diverse professional environments, this intensive program draws on knowledge about language, how it works and how it affects real-life issues. It not only focuses on the current practices and theories regarding English language but also incorporates secondary fields from other disciplines such as Social Sciences and Applied Sciences thus making the students more confident and subtle in interlinking their knowledge of Applied Linguistics with other disciplines and enhancing their professional career.
The program introduces students to key issues within the field of Applied Linguistics with a focus on topics relating to second language pedagogy. It encourages students to develop a broad theoretical base reflecting current cutting edge research within Applied Linguistics and related disciplines. Students will explore how language is used in a variety of social settings, compare language variability with social diversity and examine how language proficiency can impact on people’s lives. It offers specializations in a variety of fields ranging from language acquisitions, development, linguistics theory, language structure, bilingualism, language teaching and literacy in classrooms. Students of this program can also apply their knowledge in applied projects in the communities they live or study in.
Eligibility Criteria
Intermediate (12 years of education)/ A- Level or equivalent qualification with at-least 45% marks
Note
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Candidates having ‘A’ level or Deeni Asnad or foreign qualification are required to provide equivalence certificate from IBCC or HEC, Islamabad as applicable.
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“Zero Semester” is not applicable.
Award of Degree
To be eligible for the award of degree in BS English (Applied Linguistics), the students are required to qualify the prescribed courses amounting to at least 126 credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.00.
Scheme of Study
| Total Credit Hours | 134 |
| Total Semesters | 8 |
| Duration | 4 Years |
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| Semester No. 1 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| CS101 | Introduction to Computing | General Education | Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG101 | English Comprehension | General Education | Functional English | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG502 | Introduction to Linguistics | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MTH100 | General Mathematics | General Education | Quantitative Reasoning | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| SOC101 | Introduction to Sociology | General Education | Social Sciences | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ETH202 | Ethics (for Non-Muslims) | General Education | Islamic Studies/Religious Education Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| ISL202 | Islamic Studies | General Education | Islamic Studies/Religious Education Studies | Elective | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| VU001 | Introduction to e-Learning | Major | Required | 1 (Theory:1, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 2 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ENG201 | Business and Technical English Writing | General Education | Expository Writing | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG501 | History of English Language | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG522 | Applied Linguistics | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ETH100 | Effective Citizenship | General Education | Civics and Community Engagement | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| STA301 | Statistics and Probability | General Education | Quantitative Reasoning | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| PAK301 | Pakistan Studies | General Education | Pakistan Studies | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| Semester No. 3 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| EDU403 | Art, Crafts and Calligraphy | General Education | Arts and Humanities | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG507 | Phonetics and Phonology | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG508 | Semantics and Pragmatics | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG509 | Morphology and Syntax | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MGT602 | Entrepreneurship | General Education | Entrepreneurship | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| PAK522 | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | General Education | Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan | Required | 2 (Theory:2, Practical:0) | ||||
| Semester No. 4 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ENG503 | Introduction to English Language Teaching | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG504 | Second Language Acquisition | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG506 | World Englishes | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG510 | Sociolinguistics | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| BIO101 | Basic I-Biology | General Education | Natural Sciences | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| GSC101 | General Science | General Education | Natural Sciences | Elective | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| Semester No. 5 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| EDU406 | Critical Thinking and reflective Practice | Interdisciplinary | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| ENG505 | Language Learning Theories | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG511 | Psycholinguistics | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG512 | Bilingualism | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG518 | Research Methodology in ELT | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| Semester No. 6 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ENG513 | Language Teaching Methods | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG514 | Teaching of Listening and Speaking Skills | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG515 | Teaching of Reading and Writing Skills | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG529 | Technology in Language Teaching | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MGT501 | Human Resource Management | Interdisciplinary | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 7 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ENG498 | Field Work | Major | Field Experience / Internship | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG516 | Teaching Business Communication | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG517 | Computer Assisted Language Learning | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG523 | Discourse Analysis | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| PSY403 | Social Psychology | Interdisciplinary | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||
| Semester No. 8 | |||||||||
| Course Code | Title | Category | Sub Category | Type | Pre Requisite | Credit Hours | Specialization | ||
| ENG499 | Capstone Project | Major | Capstone Project | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG519 | Curriculum Design | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG524 | Critical Discourse Analysis | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| ENG527 | Language and Gender | Major | Domain Core | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | ||||
| MCM304 | Mass Media in Pakistan | Interdisciplinary | Required | 3 (Theory:3, Practical:0) | |||||